The Loveland Ledger

LFRA celebrates a promotion and two departures from our Canyon Battalion. The C…

LFRA celebrates a promotion and two departures from our Canyon Battalion. The C…

LFRA celebrates a promotion and two departures from our Canyon Battalion. The Canyon Battalion is staffed by 25 volunteer firefighters that provide first due response from our Fire Stations 8 (West Highway 34 near Drake) and 9 (Storm Mountain).

Keith Matas has been with the LFRA since 1997 and was promoted to Lieutenant. Lt. Matas will function as a company officer and provide leadership for our Canyon Battalion with our other Canyon Officers.

Dave Jiles retired after 28 years of service to our community. Shawn Neal retired after 8 years of service to our community. Both men served at the rank of Chief Officer.

We are so grateful for these two individuals for their leadership, service and personal sacrifice by giving so much of their time to our community as Volunteer Firefighters. Gentlemen, enjoy yourselves and thank you for your service.